Jamie Colen’s approach is that we need to work with nature, not against it. Too often we do not take the time to observe nature enough to understand the balance. This is true with the respect to pests that are often maligned and treated with harsh chemicals that upset the predator/prey balance.

He insists that careful observation can help gardeners avoid bad choices. Soil makeup and care is of massive importance – we should not look at soil as simply being a sponge that holds water. Soil is teeming with life forms and their role must be understood in order for plants to thrive – feed the soil so the soil feeds the plants. Jamie has been a rose consultant for the City of Boston and speaks frequently to garden clubs across New England.

15px 0px;line-height:16.5pt; >Jamie Colen is the garden director at Fuller Gardens in North Hampton, NH. His approach is that we need to work with nature, not against it. Too often we do not take the time to observe nature enough to understand the balance. This is true with the respect to pests that are often maligned and treated with harsh chemicals that upset the predator/prey balance.

He insists that careful observation can help gardeners avoid bad choices. Soil makeup and care is of massive importance – we should not look at soil as simply being a sponge that holds water. Soil is teeming with life forms and their role must be understood in order for plants to thrive – feed the soil so the soil feeds the plants. Jamie has been a rose consultant for the City of Boston and speaks frequently to garden clubs across New England.

A celebration of stunning views, sleek settings, and cozy charmers, The Music Hall’s 28th Annual Kitchen Tour showcases a slate of state-of-the-art kitchens in both new and historic downtown Portsmouth homes. This Mother’s Day weekend event is your favorite home renovation show come to life, the perfect opportunity to spend an inspiring day with family and friends exploring dream kitchens of all shapes and sizes. The tour will provide access to some enviable and surprising locations. Plus, if you’re looking to turn your imaginings into reality, the craftsmen, artisans, designers, and architects involved in creating these incredible spaces, the Seacoast’s top designers and builders, will be on-site to answer your questions.

Mountain Garden Club’s annual Spring Plant Sale is loved by all plant enthusiasts, as well as by those newly discovering the joys of gardening! It features specially cultivated perennial plants and small shrubs, carefully dug from the gardens of MGC members and nurtured to be ready for sale. Also offered are Club-crafted planter baskets and nurtured annuals. Often the prices are even slightly lower than at garden centers! Doors open at 9:30; come early for all the best selections! North Conway Community Center, right on the main street, Routes 16 and 302, near the corner of Norcross Circle.